Category Archives: In The News

Holy Cross Grad Scores Ultimate Goal of Becoming a Sports Orthopedic Surgeon

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

Since he was a kid growing up outside Toronto, Tyler McGregor ’06 dreamed of becoming a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon. Today, the standout member of the Holy Cross men’s ice hockey team from 2002-2006, can say “mission accomplished.” “That was … Continue reading →

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We Must Safeguard Our Democracy From COVID-19, Holy Cross Professor Writes in The Washington Post

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

The exponential spread of the COVID-19 pandemic across the nation has scholars comparing it to the 5th century BC “plague” in Athens, a virulent infection with chilling effects on the ancient city, credited largely to the democratic government’s failure to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Talks to The New York Times About Responsible Shopping in the Time of COVID-19

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

From buying items in bulk to online shopping, the COVID-19 global pandemic has radically altered what, when and how people are buying. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Ellis Jones, assistant professor of sociology at the College … Continue reading →

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Exponential Growth of COVID-19 Means Early Action Is Essential, Holy Cross Mathematician Explains

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

You’ve probably been hearing the term “exponential growth” quite often in the news recently. In a piece for the Conversation, Andrew Hwang, associate professor of mathematics at the College of the Holy Cross breaks down what it means for the potential spread … Continue reading →

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Can Blood From COVID-19 Survivors Treat the Ill? Holy Cross Biology Professor Explains

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

As more and more people are diagnosed with COVID-19, researchers worldwide are racing to find ways to stop the virus from spreading and to cure it. One effort includes collecting blood plasma from people who have recovered from the disease … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus and New Doctor Graduates Early to Help With Coronavirus

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

Holy Cross alumnus Patrick Lowe ’12 is one of many fourth-year medical students in Massachusetts who have volunteered to graduate early this year in order to join doctors on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, following a statewide call … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Pandemic Expert and Holy Cross Alumnus Dr. Anthony Fauci ’62: A Man for and With Others

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

As the coronavirus pandemic has upended daily life across the globe, Holy Cross alumnus Dr. Anthony Fauci ’62, expert on infectious diseases and a member of the White House coronavirus task force, has become a trusted voice in leading the … Continue reading →

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Will Coronavirus Cancel the 2020 Tokyo Olympics? Holy Cross Sports Economist Weighs In

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

The potential threat of the novel coronavirus has been raising questions for sports event organizers worldwide, and particularly for those on the International Olympic Committee. Will the 2020 Tokyo Olympics be able to go on as planned? Victor Matheson, professor … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Anthropology Professor Lends Expertise to The Atlantic

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

Why is talking about money such a taboo subject for Americans? The Atlantic called upon renowned anthropologists nationwide to shed some light on the issue. In the recent article, Jeremy Jones, assistant professor of anthropology at College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Are We Living in a Post-Truth World? Holy Cross History Professor Breaks It Down on NPR’s ‘On Point’

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

In the third installment of a series on truth, Meghna Chakrabarti of NPR’s “On Point” turned to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, for her insight. As a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sociology Professor Calls Weinstein Conviction a ‘Public Restaging’ of Women’s Sexual Harassment

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

Selina Gallo-Cruz, associate professor of sociology at College of the Holy Cross and a social movements scholar, was quoted in a recent article for The Christian Science Monitor on how the #MeToo movement and the conviction of Hollywood mogul Harvey … Continue reading →

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Euronews Quotes Judaic Studies Professor on Controversial War-Time Pope Archives

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

More than 150 historians and researchers around the world have signed up to access the Vatican archives of Pope Pius XII set to be released on March 2, showing overwhelming interest into the World War II-era pope and his record … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks Among Top Undergraduate Fulbright Scholarship Producers

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, the College of the Holy Cross ranks once again as one of the top undergraduate producers of Fulbright students during the 2019-2020 academic year. This year, Holy Cross students are spanning the globe, … Continue reading →

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Release of Justice Clarence Thomas ‘71 Documentary ‘Created Equal’ Attracts National Media Coverage

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

A documentary on Justice Clarence Thomas ’71 entitled “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words,” which was released in select theaters on January 31, is set to air nationally on PBS this May. The documentary gives viewers an inside … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Introduces Annual Weemsy Awards in Effort to Shed Light on History Fails

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

In an era of viral culture where the flood of misinformation can spread like wildfire, Ed O’Donnell, associate professor of history at College of the Holy Cross, tells the New Yorker in a recent article that it’s vital to call … Continue reading →

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Rev. John H. Vaughn ’82, Son of Late Ogretta McNeil, Named Executive Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

Rev. John H. Vaughn ’82 was recently named executive pastor at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he will be responsible for the overall leadership and direction of church staff, leading all functional areas in the accomplishment of the church’s … Continue reading →

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Artistic Director Valerie Curtis-Newton ’81 Named One of Seattle’s Most Influential People of the Decade

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

Valerie Curtis-Newton, Holy Cross graduate of 1981 and an award-winning artistic director, has been named one of Seattle’s most influential people in the past decade by the Seattle Times. Other notable figures making the list include: Amazon founder and CEO … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Shares Leadership Lessons From Across the Pond

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent announcement that the couple will “step back as ‘senior’ members of the British royal family and work to become financially independent” has generated a fierce debate around the topic of relinquishing leadership responsibilities. Is … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery Exhibit Featured in New York Times ‘Best Art of 2019’ List

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

The prestigious New York Times Art & Design section released their “Best Art of 2019” as determined by their art critics. Making co-chief art critic and Pulitzer Prize winner Holland Cotter’s list was our own Iris & B. Gerald Cantor … Continue reading →

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Is Today’s US Politics Replaying the Era of Tacitus? Holy Cross Professor Explains

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Over the past three years, political commentators have compared President Donald Trump with a range of Roman emperors, from Tiberius to Nero and Commodus. In an article for The Conversation, Tim Joseph, associate professor of classics at Holy Cross, suggests … Continue reading →

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